Soil fertility and soil pH can be intimidating to both new and experienced gardeners. But your soil isn’t as mysterious as you think, as long as you start by having a soil test done. “Testing your ...
Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...
Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...
One of the biggest factors affecting the health of plants in your garden is the pH of the soil, which is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. A pH of 7.0 is neutral while that above 7.0 is alkaline ...
Now that summer is a distant memory and fall has settled in, it’s easy to think your garden work is done until spring. But ...
Penn State Master Gardeners in Lancaster County field many questions each year about the pH recommendations on residents’ soil test results. You will likely not even know anything about the pH of your ...
The right amount of calcium in the soil can help plants grow healthy and strong. Test your soil first to determine how much calcium you need to add, as well as the pH level. Gypsum, lime, and bonemeal ...
Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...
Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil’s pH level suits their needs. Every plant requires a ...